British commentator Piers Morgan invited Sky Sports Football's chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol and former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan to his show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" to discuss Ronaldo's departure from the Portuguese national team's current training camp. This article comprises the second part of the episode.

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Kaveh Solhekol: "If this had been news about Arsenal, if this had been about Arsenal, you would absolutely have sided with Arteta. You would never have spoken on behalf of the player, you would never have defended an Arsenal player by saying: 'I promised him that.'"

Piers Morgan: "Well, let me give you a specific example: Aubameyang! I defended Aubameyang back then, and actually, I wasn't wrong! We..."

Kaveh Solhekol: "That was a different era."

Piers Morgan: "But in the two years that followed, we didn't have a good striker! I wasn't wrong. They should have resolved the conflict. Although his punctuality wasn't great, he was an excellent striker. His goal record at Arsenal is one of the best; he was one of Arsenal's greatest strikers."

Kaveh Solhekol: "So do you think Ronaldo should always be a guaranteed starter for Portugal's national team? Because many Portuguese people don't think so."

Piers Morgan: "Neither does he! Cristiano doesn't think he should start every match or play 90 minutes! That's not what this is about at all! Cristiano was told that during these four Nations League matches, he would play 90 minutes in the first match, right? But he was substituted after just 67 minutes, and he was the first one taken off. Against Norway..."

Kaveh Solhekol: "It depends on the specific match situation! What happened on the pitch at that moment?"

Piers Morgan: "I'm just telling you, the coach told him privately, and then the coach repeated that promise before the match! Then the coach apologized to him privately, only to criticize him at the press conference."

Simon Jordan: "Well, that's your version, and you choose to believe it. I don't subscribe to either version; I'm objective and I don't fully trust either party."

Piers Morgan: "The good news is we've already heard the coach's version publicly."

Simon Jordan: "But you haven't heard what he actually agreed to!"

Piers Morgan: "So why not ask João Neves: 'Is it true that you apologized to Cristiano privately? Is it true that you admitted you broke your word? Did you really do that?' Did the president of the Portuguese Football Federation also hear you say: 'I made a mistake,' is that true? Moreover, since he was supposed to play initially against Norway and then rest, did you then say: 'Play 30 minutes for me,' and then have him warm up for nearly 30 minutes without ever bringing him on? In other words, did you treat Ronaldo like a mediocre player who can be easily pushed around these past weeks? I think that's extremely disrespectful!"

Simon Jordan: "Once we get affirmative answers to these questions, then I'll absolutely agree with you."

Piers Morgan: "That's why I'm asking these questions; I just want to ask this arrogant 'chief,' the 'Ten Hag of international football' — who, by the way, wasn't even good enough to play for the Portuguese national team himself. Let's be clear, he was terrible as a player, and now he's demeaning and trying to humiliate the greatest player in Portuguese history. I don't care how much Kaveh loves Eusébio, do I? I think it's completely disrespectful, just like Ten Hag, and it won't end well."

"I also want to point out something else: as long as Ronaldo is healthy and able to play, the enormous commercial value he brings to Portugal cannot be ignored; he's the biggest revenue generator for that team!"

Simon Jordan: "The bottom line is winning matches."

Piers Morgan: "Let's see how many fans show up in the stands without Ronaldo."

Simon Jordan: "Okay, okay, that's your professional opinion."

Piers Morgan: "Messi will have his farewell match for Argentina's national team this week, which will be a grand celebration for one of the greatest players in Argentine history, right? In my view, he's historically second only to Maradona. But in any case, a great player will get the dignified farewell he deserves. And Ronaldo might never get a farewell match for the Portuguese national team, all because a coach wants to arrogantly be the 'chief' who humiliates him. Do you think that's acceptable?"

Kaveh Solhekol: "It's certainly very sad, but I can't say it's entirely the coach's fault; many Portuguese people would say it's Cristiano's problem."

Piers Morgan: "Don't you think the coach has a responsibility to be honest with a player like Ronaldo?"

Kaveh Solhekol: "The coach's responsibility is to do everything he can to win the match! If he feels during the match that it's better for the team not to bring on Ronaldo..."

Piers Morgan: "That's a choice! I don't think he's thinking about the team; I think he's doing all this just to be the one who brings down Ronaldo and strips him bare! Well, good luck to Jorge, because honestly, the least you should do is thank Ronaldo for everything he's done as Portugal's greatest player ever!"

Simon Jordan: "The key to answering that question is: do you feel regret and sadness? Or must we all bow down and worship Ronaldo's glorious achievements? I think he's an arrogant guy. He was like that at Manchester United too; just because of his status, he wouldn't tolerate any criticism."

Piers Morgan: "How many goals did he score at Manchester United?"

Simon Jordan: "I don't care how many goals he scored!"

Piers Morgan: "Let me remind you that in the season before Ten Hag arrived, he scored 24 goals that season through to the end! He scored 18 league goals — exactly the same number Harry Kane scored that season!"

Simon Jordan: "But we're not talking about Harry Kane right now! You just asked us if we'd feel regret seeing him leave in such a dignified manner."

Piers Morgan: "Was Ten Hag right to show Ronaldo the door? Absolutely not!"

Simon Jordan: "Absolutely! Don't you think Manchester United benefited?"

Piers Morgan: "No, I don't think anyone benefited!"

Simon Jordan: "The only person who benefited is you, because you got that big exclusive interview, didn't you?"

Piers Morgan: "Am I the only one in the world criticizing that interview?"

Simon Jordan: "I remember you said back then: 'Will he even be here next week?'"

Piers Morgan: "I can bring him back next week!"

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